Dr. Emeka Chinedu Ifediba
Dr. Emeka Chinedu Ifediba is a LECTURER I in PHARMACOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Ifediba Emeka Chinedu is interested in heavy metal and food toxicity, Gut dysbiosis, oxidative stress and mechanisms of toxicity and therapy.
He is a lecturer in the department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
He is a Christian and happily married.
Personal Information
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Address: | Pharmacology, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHARMACOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2021) February, 2015 to September, 2021 PhD Toxicology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus. (Master Degree, May, 2014) November, 2010 to January, 2014 M Sc. Pharmacology And Therapeutics |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2007) October, 2003 to April, 2007 B Sc. Applied Biochemistry |
| 4 | Okongwu Memorial Grammar School Nnewi. (SSCE, June, 2002) September, 1996 to May, 2002 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Post-doctoral Fellow, Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Haryana India March, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | PG Co-ordinator, Department Of Pharmacology And Therapeutics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus September, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Post-graduate Supervisor, Department Of Pharmacology And Therapeutics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus March, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Faculty ICT Officer, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences November, 2023 to March, 2025 |
| 5 | Lecturer 1, Department Of Pharmacology And Therapeutics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus October, 2023 to Present |
| 6 | Hall Warden, College Of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus April, 2021 to March, 2025 |
| 7 | Lecturer 2, Department Of Pharmacology And Therapeutics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus July, 2020 to September, 2023 |
| 8 | Examination Officer, Department Of Pharmacology And Therapeutics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus December, 2019 to March, 2025 |
| 9 | Assistant Lecturer, Department Of Pharmacology And Therapeutics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus July, 2019 to July, 2020 |
| 10 | Chemistry Teacher, Saint Philip’s Anglican Grammar School, Okofia Otolo Nnewi September, 2011 to July, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Afonne OJ, Ifediba EC. (2022, November) Natural Does Not Mean Safe Intechopen, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.104732 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Osagie PE, Afonne OJ, Ifediba EC. (2026, May), "Assessment of the Influence of Cooking Methods on Antibiotics Residues in Chicken Meat", IPS Journal of Nutrition and Food Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 841 - 848 |
| 2 | Okorie O, Akuodor GC, Ifediba EC, Ofor CC, Afonne OJ. (2024, May), "In Rodents, Methanol Extract from Ritchiea capparoides leaf has Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antipyretic Properties", Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 21-31 |
| 3 | Okoro CC, Ifediba EC, Afonne OJ. (2024, January), "Evaluation of in utero developmental toxicity of metformin hydrochloride in male albino rats", Drug Discovery, Vol. 18, (Issue 41), pp 1 - 8 |
| 4 | Ifediba EC, Afonne OJ. (2023, January), "Thermally degraded palm kernel oil increased serum 4-hydroxynonenal protein adduct formation and hepatotoxic indications in Wistar rats: vitamin C intervention", Toxicology Advances, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 5 | Ebimgbo SO, Abbah O, Ifediba EC, Igwe NJ, Chukwu NE, Okoye UO. (2023, November), "Coping Mechanisms of Older Persons with Emigrant Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria", Journal of Population Ageing |
| 6 | Onyena AP, Nkwoji JA, Chukwu LO, Ifediba EC, Afonne OJ, Amachree D. (2023, August), "Metal Pollution and Ecological Risk in Water from Chanomi Creek, Warri, Niger Delta, Nigeria", Journal of Chemical Health Risks, Vol. 13, (Issue 4), pp 789-802 |
| 7 | Omo Eric Irinmwinuwa, Emeka Chinedu Ifediba, Joseph Oyindamola, Onyenmechi Johnson Afonne. (2022, November), "Haemopoietic Actions of Justica secondary Leaf Extracts in Mice", International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 65 - 74 |
| 8 | Afonne OJ, Chukwuka JU, Ifediba EC, Obi E. (2022, August), "Pollution indices of heavy metal contaminants in typical agrarian soil samples in Ihiala, South-East Nigeria", Health and Environment, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 176 - 185 |
| 9 | Afonne OJ, Ifediba EC, Afonne AJ. (2022, September), "Sleep deprivation: A toxicogenic drive for neurodegenerative diseases and public health issue", Advances in Health and Behaviour, Vol. 5, pp 233 - 241 |
| 10 | Asomugha RN, Ilodigwe EE, Amedu JO, Ogbonna M, Ifediba E. (2021, January), "Assessment Of Selected Heavy Metal Load And Identification Of Bacterial Status Associated With Suya Meat Sold In Anambra State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 17-28 |
| 11 | Afonne OJ, Ifediba EC. (2020, January), "Heavy Metals Risks In Plant Foods – Need To Step Up Precautionary Measures", Elsevier, Vol. 22, pp 1-6 |
| 12 | Afonne OJ, Chukwuka JU, Ifediba EC. (2020, October), "Evaluation Of Drinking Water Quality Using Heavy Metal Pollution Indexing Models In An Agrarian, Non-industrialised Area Of South-East Nigeria", Talor & Francis, Vol. 55, (Issue 12), pp 1406-1414 |
| 13 | Chilaka KC, Ifediba EC, Ogamba JO. (2015, June), "Evaluation Of The Effect Of Citrus Sinensis Seed Oil On Blood Glucose, Lipid Profile And Liver Enzymes In Rats Injected With Alloxan Monohydrate", Elsevier, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 129-134 |
| 14 | JO Ogamba, EC Ifediba, PO Ughachukwu. (2014, June), "Nutraceutical In The Management Of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Afonne OJ, Okorie O, Akuodor GC, Ifediba EC, Obi E. (2024, October), "Anti-snake venom Effect of Ritchiea capporoides Methanol Leaf Extract and Fractions against Naja nigricollis Venom Toxicity in Mice", |
| 2 | Ifediba EC, Afonne OJ. (2021, August), "Impacts Of Some Demographic Factors On Potential Heavy Metal Health Risk Through Dietary Intake Of Commercial Fryers Oil Used In Nnewi Nigeria", |
| 3 | Ifediba EC, Afonne OJ. (2020, February), "Evaluation Of Thermally Oxidized Oil Exposure Via Fried Food Consumption In Nnewi, And Its Effect On 4-hydroxynonenal – Protein Adduct Levels In Rat Serum", |
| 4 | Nwosu I, Okoro OK, Ifediba E, Obi E. (2018, July), "Assessment Of Some Heavy Metals In Some Commonly Consumed Non-alcoholic Beverages Sold In Nnewi, Anambra State", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "THE ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF PROCESSING METHODS ON SOME ANTIBIOTICS RESIDUES IN CHICKEN MEAT" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by PROMISE EMEKE OSAGIE (202338A6002FA) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Evaluating the effect of deep-fried oil diet on mouse organs and probable mechanism of protein-misfolding and aging in human HepaRG cel" (September, 2024 to September, 2026). Completed sponsored grant by DBT-UNESCO-TWAS |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Reduction of antimony bioavailability with the application of stable exogenous organic matter: a comparative study between rice straw and manure compost" (July, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "The cytotoxicity of photoexcited CdS in an E. coli-CdS hybrid system and the roles of the sacrificial agent to reduce this toxic effect" (December, 2024) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Editorial Board Member, "Cognix Press, Andhra Pradesh, India-522 001" (May, 2026) |
| 2 | Member, "College Of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus, Governing Board of Unizik High School, Okofia." (February, 2025) |
| 3 | Secretary, "Department Of Pharmacology And Therapeutics, Committee on Editing/Review of Pratical Manual" (February, 2024 to August, 2024) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Associate Member, "Centre for Sustainable Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria" (member since 2023), https://csd.unizik.edu.ng |
| 2 | Affiliate Member, "American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics" - 53347 (member since 2017), https://www.aspet.org/aspet/about-us/who-we-are |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "Proteomics and Metabolomics: Innovations, Applications and Impacts", (Proteomics Society, India (PSI)), 18th December, 2025 to 20th December, 2025; CSIR-Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology,Hyderabad, India |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Developments In Environmental And Human Health Toxicology", (West African Society of Toxicology), 11th August, 2021 to 14th August, 2021; Enugu Nigeria |
| 2 | "9th International Conference", (West African Society of Toxicology (WASOT)), 12th February, 2020 to 15th February, 2020; Lagos, Nigeria |